Hoisting & Rigging Equipment

About the Hoisting & Rigging Equipment heading in Yellow™

Information on providers of hoisting and rigging equipment can be found under this heading in Yellow™. Hoisting and rigging equipment is used in industrial operations that entail the transferring of heavy equipment or of personnel and material from one place to another. Industries like the construction business and marine operations rely heavily on hoisting and rigging equipment to facilitate their operations.

Hoisting equipment is a mechanical apparatus that can lift heavy items or individuals to an elevated level. Examples of this include a winch or an elevator. A winch is a machine that can be operated by hand or by an engine. It lifts heavy loads by using a rope or a heavy-duty chain that is tied around a cylinder. Winches can hoist material as heavy as two tonnes. An elevator, on the other hand, is a machine equipped with scoops or similar devices for transporting material, equipment, or persons to a higher level. Rigging equipment is defined as the system of ropes, pulleys, or other equipment that are used as support for something. Examples of rigging equipment are hooks, chain slings and wire rope slings.

Hoisting and rigging equipment is essential in the construction and marine industries. In the construction industry, hoisting and rigging equipment is needed to facilitate the transfer of material and workers on site. Hoisting and rigging equipment facilitates port operations in the marine industry. The transfer of cargo, particularly which enclosed in vans, is made possible only with the use of hoisting and rigging equipment.



Refinement options may include:

  • Brand e.g. Kobelco, PWB Anchor, Sala, Moxham
  • Service e.g. Installation, Maintenance, Inspections
  • Product e.g. Hoists, Chain Hoists, Wire Rope Hoists
  • Hours of Operation e.g. Open 365 Days, Open Sundays, Open 24hrs, Flexible Hours
  • Payments Accepted e.g. Cash, EFTPOS, Mastercard, Money Order

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